A **murder investigation** is underway in Spain following the discovery of the body of **John George**, a 37-year-old man from **Belfast** who had been missing for three weeks.
George was reported missing after he failed to **board his flight home** on December 18, during a short visit to Spain.
A **32-year-old man** has been arrested in connection with the case, while authorities are investigating another possible suspect who may have fled to **Thailand**.
The body was found south of **Alicante**, after family and friends conducted extensive searches in the area, supported by a **volunteer canine search team**.
Family members expressed their **heartbreak** and grief, describing the past few weeks as a "living nightmare" and calling for justice for George.